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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hauling combinations, be it A-trains, B-train or C-trains, there are a few rules and safety procedures that simply must be followed to prevent dangerous and illegal situations that could very easily result in serious injury or death. For this...
When semi-trucks reach a certain length they are required to attach hazard signs such as long load.

Scaling LCVs

Scaling LCV’s (long combination vehicles) can be a very tricky endeavour. As we know, in 2 or 3 trailer combinations, the heaviest trailer (called the “lead”) must be hooked to the truck, and the lighter trailer (called the “pup”)...
Breakdowns happen, and when they do, especially during the winter, your survival can depend on your being prepared, and doing the right things. First, get off the travel portion of the road if possible, activate your hazard flashers and...
As spring slowly pushes winter aside, Mother Nature adds a few conditions we really need to be aware of. Warm days melt the snow, which always follows the path of least resistance. Colder nights causes the freshly melted snow...
As winter inevitably gives way to spring, we edge closer to tourist season. You have likely already seen a few recreational vehicles on your travels, and if you have been in the industry for any length of time, you...
As spring approaches, a senior driver’s thoughts turn to…Wild life. Yes, it’s that time of year, when hibernating animals awaken, and almost all animals are bearing their young. Here in lies the potential for disaster. Most animals will chase...
Sign, signs, everywhere there’s signs…. We really have to pay attention to road signs. They convey a lot of vital information, direct us where we want to go, alert us to dangers and warn us of places we do...
Construction Workers Working, Vancouver City, Canada, Tree, Building Exterior View

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As we slowly transition from winter to spring, the precipitation will become a winter mix of rain, snow and ice, which can make for very treacherous driving conditions, and can leave some of the mountain passes, well, impassable, leading...
Driver foreman in takes lashing securing pressure strength fastening of the lashing chains to secured the cargo shipment fo the steel slabs carry on the truck trailer before shifting or move travel transports to cargo to destination

Chaining

Securing loads to a flat deck using chains is quite different than straps. Some of the rules are the same, but not all. Straps are “indirect securement”, meaning they hold the freight to the trailer. Chains are “direct securement”,...
Transport securing tension belt on the truck

Strapping

Pulling a skateboard (flat deck) is really no different from pulling a van or reefer. Loading a deck, however, requires an entirely different skill set. Making the switch from vans to decks, you will feel like a complete rookie...